Welcome to the Blogging for Blood Cancer Event
Welcome to the Friends of Heroes National team website and our Blogging for Blood Cancer Event!!!!!!
Make sure to check back each day for a new post and a new prize to win. Today, you have a chance to win a $25 Starbucks Gift Card. Check at the end of this post to find out how you can win.
Did you know that:
- An estimated 138,530 people in the United States will be diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma in 2008.
- Leukemia causes more deaths than any other cancer among children and young adults under the age of 20.
- In 2008, about 497 children under 15 are expected to die from leukemia.
The Friends of Heroes National team walks yearly in the Light the Night Walks to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), whose mission is to raise awareness and funds to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. This past year, LLS has invested $66.5 million in support of more than 400 researchers and projects in 15 countries on five continents.
Friends of Heroes was formed because of the battle of one brave little baby girl named Allie Scott. Allie was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) at only 5 months of age. Sadly, Allie lost her battle to AML on September 13, 2004 — 4 days shy of turning 9 months. She never walked. She never talked. She never had a birthday party. Yet Allie is still here. She is with thousands of us in spirit every day. She reminds us daily of the value of life. She reminds us to cherish our time with our children. She reminds us of the profound difference a single life can make in this world. She touched people’s hearts and inspired their passion to make a difference. In 2007, the team expanded to honor all pediatric blood cancer patients and their families. In less than four years, the team has raised over $960,000 for the Society, with a 2008 goal of breaking the $1 Million mark, and naming a pediatric blood cancer research grant in honor of the children battling this horrible disease.
Here is the good news: the leukemia death rate for children from 0 to 14 years in the United States has declined about 67 percent over the past three decades. Leukemia five-year survival rates have gone from only 14% in 1960 to 51%, and overall blood cancer five-year survival rates have gone from 24% to almost 60%. Research is the key.
Although research is responsible for increasing survival rates for these diseases, the battle is far from over. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is on the forefront of this life-changing research. LLS has invested more than $600 million in research for advancing the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of these diseases. They have established SCOR teams that include some of the brightest medical researchers in the field of blood cancers – specialists in genetics, cell biology, virology, immunology and other areas. Their work is not finished until a cure is found for this devastating disease.
LLS’ goals continue to increase as they plan for 2008-2011. LLS plans to accelerate the development of new therapies, increase participation in blood cancer clinical trials, provide navigation assistance to patients at all points in their cancer journeys, and make services and information available to a larger percentage of patients within 30 days of diagnosis.
However, LLS needs our help! We may not be researchers or doctors, but here are some things we can do to help further this critical mission:
- Raise awareness for the importance of LLS and their mission through events like this.
- Raise funds personally through events like Light the Night Walks
- Form a walk team at a Light the Night Walks to involve friends, co-workers and family.
Through advocacy to help change a range of public policies that will enhance the search for cures and improve the quality of education, access and treatment of blood cancer patients:
ENTER TO WIN:
For a chance to win a $25 Starbucks Gift Card, just leave a comment with the amount of money LLS has invested in research for finding a cure this past year by MIDNIGHT PST today. [Hint: You will find the answer is in this post. Wink, wink.] You’ll also be entered for our grand prize to be drawn Monday for a $900 Timberland and Lacoste product assortment, courtesy of Samsonite. (The winner will be announced in tomorrow’s post. Comments are being moderated and will be approved later tonight when the winner is selected.)
Make sure to stop back all week for more information and even more chances to win. Here’s a preview of what you’ll have a chance to win:
- Monday 8/11: $25 Starbucks Gift Card
- Tuesday 8/12: $30 gift certificate to The Blue Top Hat plus a cookie card and cookies from the Greeting Cookie
- Wednesday 8/13: Beautiful Handmade Soap from Tasha, and 5 pairs of assorted sterling silver earrings (value =$25) from Designing-Diva
- Thursday 8/14: $50 gift certificate to Susan Murphy, Inc.
- Friday 8/15: 5 sets of vinyls wall decals (value=$48.00) courtesy of Stakersensations
- Saturday 8/16: Princess purse and ribbon tutu from Pretty Posh Princess
- Sunday 8/17: Fused glass pendant from Lucky Girl Trading Company & Tess shopping bag (value=$20.00) courtesey of Mimsi Bags
- Monday 8/18: It’s a Glam Thing beauty gift basket (value=$175) courtesy of It’s a Glam Thing
- Our Grand Prize 8/18: $900 Timberland and Lacoste product assortment, including duffle bags, totes, luggage tags, backpack, key ring, i-pod cases, and purse, courtesy of Samsonite. (This will be drawn from all the comments throughout the event)
Source: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Website and Facts 2008-2009 from LLS
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Friends of Heroes is a national Light the Night Friends and Family team. We are comprised of moms, dads, families and friends compelled to help find a cure for blood cancers.
August 11th, 2008 at 8:31 am
$66.5 million
AND THANK YOU for it!!
August 11th, 2008 at 8:34 am
66.5 million dollars! WOW!
August 11th, 2008 at 8:46 am
$66.5 million!
August 11th, 2008 at 9:45 am
This past year, LLS has invested $66.5 million in support of more than 400 researchers and projects in 15 countries on five continents.
August 11th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Nice prize. Count me in!
August 11th, 2008 at 10:07 am
$66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 10:46 am
$600 million
August 11th, 2008 at 10:52 am
LLS has invested more than $600 million in research for advancing the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of these diseases. Thanks for your good work supporting LLS and Friends of Heros. Let’s end horror stories like Allie’s.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:59 am
I need coffee!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:03 am
66.5 million. I have a cousin who fought cancer as a little girl. Twice she has beat it and she is a survivor.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:04 am
960,000. Thank you for this blog and all the great work in reaching this goal. With a sister who has been fighting Leukemia this is especially close to my heart!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:06 am
$66.5 million
Thanks for a great giveaway and also for promoting cancer research. I lost my Mom to cancer.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:10 am
$600 million! Thanks so much
Good cause.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:17 am
LLS invested $66.5 million in research over this past year.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:22 am
The answer is $66.5 Million this year.
This is such a great cause. Thank you for bringing it to our attention!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Let’s over blog for Blood Cancer.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:34 am
600 million
August 11th, 2008 at 11:45 am
The answer is $600 million. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:48 am
more than 600 million dollars for research. Keep up the good work
August 11th, 2008 at 11:48 am
$600 million
August 11th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
$66.5 Million!
August 11th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
This past year, LLS has invested $66.5 million in support of more than 400 researchers and projects in 15 countries on five continents.
I am so excited to follow the blogging for blood cancer events this week..I have subscribed to your blog and will check back daily to see how it progresses.
Best of Luck and a brilliant idea~
Christy
August 11th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
$66.5 million. That’s incredible!
August 11th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I forgot to post the answer, it’s $66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
LLS has invested 66.5 million dollars in research this past year.
August 11th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
$600 million.
Thanks so much LLS, and if I win a prize I will need to thank you again,but thanks so much from the bottom of my heart.
August 11th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
If I read it right, there has been $66.5 million spent on research this past year. THAT IS INCREDIBLE!! Keep up the excellent job!
August 11th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
$600 million in research
August 11th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
$66.5 million Wow that is alot! Thank you!
August 11th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
great and worthwhile cause.
August 11th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
my blog is on my daughters timeline
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August 11th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
$66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
66.5 million dollars has been invested by LLS this past year! Wow!
August 11th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
more than $600 million
August 11th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
$600 million
August 11th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Good job to LLS! $600 million for research is remarkable! keep up the good work!!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
LLS has invested $66.5 millio.
Thanks
August 11th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I find it appalling the we are living in the 21st Century with such incredible medical and technological advancements, yet we still have hundreds of our children dying each year from blood cancers like leukemia. Our government throws money at different programs here and abroad, yet research into blood cancers continue to be underfunded. We need a cure and we need it now. We spend billions spreading democracy and tout it as a life of freedom, but is a life that not free of disease really free?
August 11th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Great prize and an important message.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
more than 600 million has been invested by LLS for cancer research
August 11th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Hello! LLS has invested $66.5 million in research for finding a cure this past year. What a wonderful way to spread the word about this very important research!
August 11th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
LLS has invested $66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
$600 million
August 11th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
LLC has invested 66.5 Million in research.
I’m so glad to be a part of this. Thank you for inviting me!
My sister has had leukemia for the last 25 years. She’s got a great team of physicians behind her, but without LLC, she would not be around for me to talk to and tease. Thank you for all you’ve done!
Margaret
August 11th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
More than $600 million!
August 11th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
600 million lls has invested,this has moved me to donate!great cause
August 11th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
$66.5 million dollars.
August 11th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
“LLS has invested more than $600 million in research for advancing the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of these diseases.”
Thank you!
August 11th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
More than $600 million. Great project!
August 11th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
the amount spent this past year was $66.5 million. It is worth every penny and more.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
more than $600 million
August 11th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Great Cause!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
$66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
$66.5 million dollars. What a great cause!
August 11th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
LLS has invested $66.5 million. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
“This past year, LLS has invested $66.5 million in support of more than 400 researchers and projects in 15 countries on five continents.” Wow! Great job!
August 11th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Answer is:
LLS has invested $66.5 million in support of more than 400 researchers and projects in 15 countries on five continents.
Thank you!
August 11th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
this year, 66.5 million…
thanks for doing this…my sister died of another cancer this year, choroidal melanoma, and I miss her dearly.
August 11th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
600 million!
thanks so much for hosting such a worthwhile event!
August 11th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Hope I win
August 11th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
What a great site for a wonderful cause!
August 11th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
$600 million in research
August 11th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
$66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
$66.5 million
August 11th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
LLS has invested $66.5 million
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
August 11th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Thank you for doing this wonderful thing.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
nice prizes
August 11th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
The LLS has invested $66.5 million in research for finding a cure this past year.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
This past year, LLS has invested $66.5 million in support of more than 400 researchers and projects in 15 countries on five continents.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I love Starbucks.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Thanks for the contest. And for promoting cancer awareness and research. I believe the answer is more than $600 million.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
they have invested 600 million dollars in research.
August 12th, 2008 at 12:33 am
We really need to fined a cure for this horable disease.